The Hatchet named national finalist for college journalism awards

The Hatchet’s Best of Northwest guide is a finalist for the Associated Collegiate Press’ multimedia feature of the year.The Associated Collegiate Press has named The GW Hatchet a national finalist for best college newspaper.

The Hatchet is one of 20 four-year, non-daily newspapers nominated for the ACP Newspaper Pacemaker, one of the highest marks in college journalism.

Four Hatchet staff members have also been named finalists for individual awards.

– Brianna Gurciullo, The Hatchet’s editor in chief, is one of three finalists for best college reporter.

– In the multimedia story of the year category, the ACP recognized The Hatchet’s online visual director Zach Montellaro for his photo slideshow covering “Bark at Barcroft.” The Hatchet is also a finalist for multimedia feature for its Best of Northwest guide.

– The ACP recognized former design editor Jenna Bernick in the design of the year category for her infographic that appeared in The Hatchet’s basketball season preview.

The Hatchet has also been recognized by another national organization called the College Media Association. For the first time, two staffers have been named finalists for the prestigious Pinnacle Awards.